Calling Managers of Frontline Leaders in Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
Hi , I’m John Bradbury, Founder of Evolving Leaders, a leadership program for new Frontline Leaders
After 20 years in challenging Frontline Leader roles followed by managing Frontline Leaders, I spent the subsequent 22 years helping hundreds of leaders to develop their leadership skills addressing issues like:
❌ Leadership skill gaps based on insufficient development
🕜 How to build trust with team members and peers
😣 how to motivate team members and collaborate effectively
💪 how to quickly become a confident leader
I’ve distilled everything I’ve learned and know into an elite program to help recently promoted or recruited Frontline Leaders develop quickly and become very effective in their new roles.
✅Comprehensive Training Modules
✅ Weekly Frontline Leaders Group Coaching Calls
✅ Supportive Networking Community
⚒️ Practical Templates & Exercises
👀 Additional personalized attention and guidance via one on one coaching
For more information about Evolving Leaders go to https://www.skool.com/evolvingleaders/about or schedule an appointment with John Bradbury here:
https://www.workplaceculture.com.au/book-a-call
What if your new Frontline Leaders...
Have access to immediate support to develop leadership and interpersonal skills.
Communicate a strong sense of meaning and purpose with the team.
Quickly take ownership and accountability for their role.
Feel increasingly confident about taking initiative and leading the team
Clearly communicate goals every day with the team and hold team members accountable
Deliver on the business goals and role model the correct behaviours
The key to creating a strong culture is having Frontline Leaders who set the correct tone with their team members every minute of every day
We teach frontline leaders how to lead their team using a structured approach and through 1 on 1 coaching that addresses what is happening now. Leading a team requires some sophisticated interpersonal skills
which result in trust building when applied correctly. Frontline leaders don’t all come with these skills baked in but they can be learned.
The challenges new Frontline Leaders face
Relationship and Credibility
Former peers are now direct reports
Being tested by the team
Resistance to change (“We’ve always done it this way”)
Isolation - in between the manager and the team
How to earn respect, credibility and trust
Difficult Conversations
Performance conversations
Accountability conversations
Change implementation
Attendance/Punctuality
Managing complaints
Difficult employees
Making direct requests
Speaking straight with peers and managers
Time and Priority
management
“Doing” rather than “leading”
Competing priorities
Meeting overload
Constant firefighting
Communicating clear goals
Providing timely feedback
Skilful acknowledgment of team members
Knowledge/Skill Gaps
Never taught how to lead
Planning and Delegation
Bigger picture awareness
Not sure what Great looks like
HR Policies and procedures
Confidence and Imposter syndrome
Self Doubt - Am I actually capable of doing this job?
Fear of making mistakes
Comparison with previous leader
Not wanting to ask for help
Feeling unprepared
Questioning every decision
Taking work home and stressing
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"Long lasting and incredibly effective work."
I have worked with John over the past few years and found his work with the team to be long lasting and incredibly productive. We are currently working on Front Line Leadership with the Team Leaders and the results have been amazing. From staff that just "Turned Up" to staff that are now engaged with the business is something you cant buy. The program works with the individuals needs, to improve, as well as the Team. Just a small part of the program - Listening and communicating - such easy 'words' to say - but how hard are they when they are put to practice in your home life as well as work. It has changed the lifes of our Team which has made it all so much more worthwhile.
— Jennifer Turner. State Operations Manager WA
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"Highly recommend to anyone."
I have been working with John for over a year now for both my personal development and assisting me with the development of my own team. His advise and guidance when we have reviewed enneagrams for my team has resulted in practical goals for both myself and my team. With his years of real experience in operations we have been able to collaborate together well. He will challenge fixed ideas and provide a different perspective. I would highly recommend John to any organisation looking to change their culture. His focus on the importance of collaboration will benefit both individuals and organisations.
— Paul Sporbert. State Operations Manager NSW
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"A transformational experience."
Being coached by John has been a transformational experience. Prior to working with John my self-confidence was a key concern that was holding me back in my career. I had also recently moved into a new role and was experiencing some challenges in the key relationships that were required for me to deliver on my objectives. John encouraged and supported me to take a step back and look at things from a broader perspective. In doing so, I have gained a better understanding of both myself and others. My experience at work is now entirely different to how it was six months ago. My relationships have improved, my key objectives are being delivered and I feel much more confident in my abilities in my current role and about my options for progression in the future.
— Lauren Wood. Environment and Sustainability Manager, Opal
How It Works
The Evolving Leaders development program for new Frontline Leaders comprises the following components:
1. Frontline Leader Onboarding
Collaboration between the Manager, Frontline Leader and the program coach to discuss and define the specific business goals that will be the focus for the Frontline Leader in the program.
2. Complete Enneagram Profile
The enneagram is a powerful profiling tool increasingly being used by coaches. We have profiled hundreds of leaders using the enneagram and they consistently report its benefits.
3. Join online community
The Evolving Leaders online community is where the course program is hosted. In addition group coaching calls take place here. The community is also where discussions and questions relating to the program can be posted. Course coaches can also be messaged with questions.
4. Monthly 1 on 1 Coaching
Individual coaching takes place 1 on 1 with the allocated coach. The coaching covers any aspect of the program and any current leadership challenges that the course participant wishes to discuss.
5. Monthly Review
A monthly review with the manager of the Frontline Leader is part of the program. This ensures that the program remains aligned with the needs of the business and with the expectations of the manager regarding the Frontline Leader’s progress.
John Bradbury
For the last 22 years John has provided coaching and training services in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors across many industries including Food, Pharmaceuticals, Paper and Defence. Prior to starting Workplace Culture, John had a 20 year career in Manufacturing in the UK and Australia, which included leading large teams (250+) running multiple production lines in unionised environments.
With an Integral Coaching accreditation and a practitioner license of The Collaborative Way process all coupled with decades of on-the-ground experience, John can offer a level of insight that is truly unique.
John now delivers a groundbreaking leadership and culture development program for new Frontline Leaders.